Sean Casey's Cummins-Powered Tornado Intercept Vehicle (TIV2) Prepped for Storm Season

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  • čas přidán 24. 05. 2012
  • Filmmaker and professional storm chaser Sean Casey was set to start work on the sequel to his IMAX film "Tornado Alley" when a chance meeting with a Cummins representative led to a partnership to prepare the Tornado Intercept Vehicle known as TIV2 for the adventure. Cummins took TIV 2 in for repairs during the month of April 2012. This video provides an overview of TIV 2, "The Dog House," and Sean's work on his movie and a National Science Foundation project to probe the inner workings of tornadoes.
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Komentáře • 341

  • @kayper54
    @kayper54 Před 9 lety +391

    I've gotten to see that thing on the road a couple of times, with mixed feelings. It's SO COOL! And then, "I'm going to check the weather on the radio 'cause maybe seeing that thing isn't necessarily GOOD news."

    • @OBrienmyers
      @OBrienmyers Před 6 lety +9

      Well, mymymy... I just love the fact that they keep creating new TIVs!

    • @tylerpenberthy8523
      @tylerpenberthy8523 Před 5 lety +11

      You kidding!? I'd ask for a ride while they're on a chase!

    • @1rr3gular
      @1rr3gular Před 2 lety +1

      @@OBrienmyers yea yea *sells the TIV2 for 30,000

    • @quicksilverhorseman2
      @quicksilverhorseman2 Před 2 lety +1

      I've got pictures of myself sitting in it.

    • @42lookc
      @42lookc Před rokem

      BEST COMMENT!

  • @avocados9110
    @avocados9110 Před 5 lety +180

    This thing passed through our town once
    It looks like a frickin tank
    Probably feels safe inside

    • @JulianSirian
      @JulianSirian Před 5 lety +9

      A year later, one does go through a tornado... it's insane footage, remarkable stuff, very loud (and almost blackout). Storm chasers are very brave...
      czcams.com/video/v075d9Vfqcg/video.html
      See it for yourself;-)

    • @kristenharral4707
      @kristenharral4707 Před 5 lety +9

      It IS a tank! Any vehicle with _two_ inches of the armor this beast has is a tank in my book.

    • @ryanhopf8324
      @ryanhopf8324 Před 4 lety +8

      @@kristenharral4707 it's technically an APC aka Armored Personel Carrier

    • @boerharms2209
      @boerharms2209 Před rokem +2

      seeing that thing in your town is probably not a good sign haha

    • @Malitubee
      @Malitubee Před 3 měsíci

      @@boerharms2209 LMAO ! So true

  • @That71stingray
    @That71stingray Před 3 lety +16

    “It was a simplistic vehicle”
    *proceeds to show a picture of a fricking tank*

  • @jleif7736
    @jleif7736 Před rokem +26

    The TV seemed to paint Sean in a different Light, but everything I've seen of his, not on the Discovery Channel shows he's a really good dude. Hope he's doing well, and he gets back out there.

    • @kylesmith9048
      @kylesmith9048 Před rokem +1

      What did they make him seem like on TV? I haven’t seen him on TV.

    • @aaronpropes9134
      @aaronpropes9134 Před rokem +5

      @@kylesmith9048 From what I remember they seemed to push two narratives, one between him and Reed Timmer on who was the better interceptor, and the other with the DOW team where Casey was portrayed as reckless in order to get his shot.

    • @DrMurdercock
      @DrMurdercock Před 8 měsíci +1

      TV shows paint people in the light they need to paint them in, in order to get the mosat viewers. IE< create drama from nothing and remind them they signed contracts with DIscovery

  • @littlejohnny2000
    @littlejohnny2000 Před 9 lety +46

    TIV 2 + Into the Storm = 5 star movie.

  • @CumminsEngines
    @CumminsEngines  Před 11 lety +50

    6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel

    • @stoybenxi7395
      @stoybenxi7395 Před 4 lety +1

      CumminsEngines where is the Tiv2 in this day and age?

    • @ClipPlayTV
      @ClipPlayTV Před 4 lety +1

      Stoyben Xi It was sold on Craigslist by Sean in October of 2019 for approximately $30,000 to Storm Chaser Ryan Shepard.

    • @stoybenxi7395
      @stoybenxi7395 Před 4 lety

      ClipPlayTV did Sean retire from chasing?

    • @randompersonlol7930
      @randompersonlol7930 Před 2 měsíci

      @@stoybenxi7395 nope he still chases from time to time he went out last year on a custom modded subureu

  • @MothraVsTheWorld
    @MothraVsTheWorld Před 11 lety +11

    its awesome how long tiv 2 has lasted. the dominator is on its 3rd life

  • @reneezelda1610
    @reneezelda1610 Před 9 lety +110

    All you have to do is mount a 120MM Smoothbore cannon on that puppy and you got yourself a tank!

  • @EphemeralProductions
    @EphemeralProductions Před 9 lety +20

    Sean is AWESOME! one of the most clever and inventive guys around today, in my opinion! I couldn't invent things like that, I'm not even half as inventive with REGULAR things. lol

  • @RyanTehPyro
    @RyanTehPyro Před rokem

    That thing looks like an absolute blast!

  • @_t_h_o_m_a_s_
    @_t_h_o_m_a_s_ Před 2 lety +2

    The fact, that they have gunner styled seats in this, is awesome

  • @DerekX
    @DerekX Před 11 lety +6

    Sean and the TIV team are awesome. Good work on that capture!

  • @J.D.Vision
    @J.D.Vision Před 11 lety +3

    Awsome Video inside the tornado!!!...
    Hope to see more

  • @klulessminecrafting2609
    @klulessminecrafting2609 Před 9 lety +8

    I saw that iMax film... It was great!

  • @aileencruz3537
    @aileencruz3537 Před 7 lety +44

    Seems like a Cummings commercial 🤔

    • @stevenwolfe9085
      @stevenwolfe9085 Před 7 lety +7

      Aileen Cruz It's Cummins not Cummings!

    • @thomaspayne6866
      @thomaspayne6866 Před 6 lety +3

      Aileen Cruz And I thought it was a porn clip.

    • @Lavoye
      @Lavoye Před 6 lety +3

      It IS a Cummins commercial. it's even on the CumminsEngines page :P

    • @kristenharral4707
      @kristenharral4707 Před 5 lety

      @@thomaspayne6866 I'd rather be cummin that powerstroking.. 🤣🤣😃🤣

  • @danielmcgregor8803
    @danielmcgregor8803 Před 2 lety +3

    Dude, this is so cool!

  • @deborahmusgrove90
    @deborahmusgrove90 Před rokem

    Sure miss you on tv. You made the tv program, Storm Chasers, you were the only one worth watching.

  • @TheGoose428
    @TheGoose428 Před 12 lety

    Awesome idea and very ingunuitive

  • @chodkowski01
    @chodkowski01 Před 4 lety +3

    This is serious storm tracking.

  • @iBerrie
    @iBerrie Před měsícem

    This is really cool, it's like a military weapon!

  • @JRexTheKing
    @JRexTheKing Před 3 lety +4

    Those things are so cool. Imagine cars eventually getting anchors.

  • @fritzkat
    @fritzkat Před 11 lety

    thats a nice build

  • @vague69
    @vague69 Před 11 lety +5

    This makes me love my 08 2500 that much more...I've got the 6.7 though I wonder if the tiv or the 5.9 have the jake brake like the 08? Would be a really good benefit for these heavy load situations...only downside is the dpf b.s. (its a must to delete) and you need a adj track bar to prevent deathwobble above 55... major issues once corrected = great truck I see that in comments tiv has 6.7 have you had any of the above issues?

  • @anthonys5170
    @anthonys5170 Před 4 lety +1

    Thinking about peeling my can and hanging what 1/8th" walls and adding 10' in length and squaring it off and then pasteing or putting new sides back on. It has some looks to be air leveling system

  • @MrVinney96
    @MrVinney96 Před 11 lety

    Nice shot of the tank @1:52.

  • @brigganthewolf1461
    @brigganthewolf1461 Před 9 lety +2

    Can't wait to build my own in 6 years same shape !

  • @brycedarnell7395
    @brycedarnell7395 Před rokem

    "Daamnn, it's the TIV 2! It's the-
    Wait oh god
    *if the TIV's here then we finna die-"*

  • @anthonys5170
    @anthonys5170 Před 4 lety

    Kinda defeats the purpose with slides but can the slide system support a 1/8th steel box slide?

  • @donaldrollins8474
    @donaldrollins8474 Před 2 lety +1

    Sean l hope that you are going to chase storm this upcoming season . I hope that I see you out there filming on location .

  • @Celestial_Wing
    @Celestial_Wing Před 7 lety +4

    TIV, the Tornado Tank for Chasers.

  • @SHTFFuel
    @SHTFFuel Před 11 lety

    Hope Sean can capture more image from monster truck and stay save.I love IMAX images.

  • @thomasshingleton9289
    @thomasshingleton9289 Před rokem

    Love my Cummins. I've owned them all. The cummins is simple, easy to work on amd very reliable. And lots of power!

  • @63echo
    @63echo Před 4 lety

    TIV SMIV.... this dude oughtta design TANKS!!!

  • @C-TOS
    @C-TOS Před 6 lety +30

    This sounds like a tourist prospect to boost tourism in the tornado alley on Spring and Fall seasons, sick mofos out there may pay top dollar to get into one of these TIV2s and experience a tornado. Sounds a good an idea like a real life Jurassic Park.

    • @Richierich1285
      @Richierich1285 Před 5 lety

      you just maybe onto something here a whole ride the tiv chasing tornados in the ally

    • @kylesmith9048
      @kylesmith9048 Před rokem +1

      No weather delays for this Uber!

  • @Xmc1-0
    @Xmc1-0 Před 10 dny

    I love how they used the doghouse to tow the tiv and they do the doghouse tour with the humugus trailer still attached

  • @LucianoKloboucek
    @LucianoKloboucek Před 11 lety

    big balls my friend!

  • @Itsallgoodtogo
    @Itsallgoodtogo Před 11 lety

    I know that video I have alread yseen it ... but that video apears to be taken with a normal camera ... I'm asking if its the this specific guy who cought the tornado inside. Because he is recording with Imax cameras also ... My main question is ... is there video material of the insides of the tornado on imax quality?

  • @la_gallada_ruiz9818
    @la_gallada_ruiz9818 Před 5 lety

    He's the real 🐐 he started all this M.V.P

  • @DrMurdercock
    @DrMurdercock Před 8 měsíci

    I hope CUmmins is still doing this kind of work as this kind of work is the bettering of our society. It's crucial these crazy dudes get the help and funding needed so they can continue going out risking their lives to get the data.

  • @TucoDog-ho6fw
    @TucoDog-ho6fw Před měsícem

    Looks like you guys have thought of almost everything. The engine bay that was shown needs a better set up for air intake.

  • @potatotott4544
    @potatotott4544 Před 7 lety

    i just watched a documentary on tornado alley with casey and that navy guy in the imax

  • @Scarr420
    @Scarr420 Před 11 lety +1

    check out the footage they got yesterday! Never seen anything like it, at one point some animal or something hits the tiv and then towards the end something nails the window in front and sparks.look up tiv2 wedge tornado and you should find it.

  • @FordFan01
    @FordFan01 Před 3 lety +7

    1:09 Ironic as he ended up driving that truck for most of the Season because the TIV 2 was plagued with mechanical issues.
    No matter what vehicle you own, there's always gonna be that guy that says "Oh you should've gotten car brand 'X'"

  • @urbanstrnisnik1655
    @urbanstrnisnik1655 Před 9 lety +24

    loks like war armor or vehicle for zombie apocalypse :P

    • @kristenharral4707
      @kristenharral4707 Před 5 lety +1

      Going head to head with mother nature is definitely war

    • @TheLegitAlpha
      @TheLegitAlpha Před 4 lety

      The armor is usually there because of debris thrown by very strong winds.

    • @rogerwilco947
      @rogerwilco947 Před 4 lety +1

      Dang, an excellent Protest buster. Plow a lane through the nonsense

    • @randompersonlol7930
      @randompersonlol7930 Před 2 měsíci

      @@rogerwilco947 lol

  • @therealblueberry5630
    @therealblueberry5630 Před 10 lety

    Thank you mythbuster 😜

  • @RojoFern
    @RojoFern Před 6 lety

    So are there two designs for TIV 2, cause the one in season 2 of storm chasers had a different front, but the body was identical
    Someone please fill me in

    • @randompersonlol7930
      @randompersonlol7930 Před 2 měsíci

      TIV 2 was compleatly rebuild after S2 of storm chasers BC the people who helped build the OG TIV2 were inexperienced Collage students who FUCKED UP real badly so Sean rebuild it himself for season 3

  • @SeverSTL
    @SeverSTL Před rokem

    Where do you put the beer?

  • @2500mike
    @2500mike Před 12 lety

    I would like to know how many miles are on that 2500.

  • @kuribo1
    @kuribo1 Před 4 lety

    If that thing is designed for the worst weather known to man, sure as hell can survive that zombie apocalypse.

  • @gordapes55
    @gordapes55 Před 9 lety +3

    I just saw y'all, TIV2 was in Graham TX. I should take a picture and ask for job!

  • @misterguts
    @misterguts Před 11 lety

    TIV2 features a leather-lined armored overhead storage compartment for this guy's BALLS

  • @michaelpipkin2660
    @michaelpipkin2660 Před 6 lety

    That would be one he'll of a adrenaline rush👍

  • @sh987
    @sh987 Před 11 lety

    What kind of engine?

  • @eriksuzuki
    @eriksuzuki Před rokem

    i love my cummins

  • @JoseGonzalez-en1kw
    @JoseGonzalez-en1kw Před 4 lety +1

    Omg i wanted SO BAD!!!!!

  • @MrBear1988
    @MrBear1988 Před 8 lety +6

    would the tiv2 do well against an EF5 250 MPH Tornado?

    • @misterlostman2413
      @misterlostman2413 Před 7 lety +12

      Yes. It was placed in the outflow of a commercial jet engine for a Mythbusters episode; It survived currents of 250 MPH+ although it did result in the anchor spikes being bent slightly. The team that designed it did a very good job. Reed Timmer's 'Dominator' also withstood it well.

    • @jacobbarlow9245
      @jacobbarlow9245 Před 7 lety

      Mister Lostman but at least the Spikes did there job well

    • @GardeningUpAStorm
      @GardeningUpAStorm Před 7 lety +6

      They went through a likely EF5-equivalent tornado on May 27th, 2013 without much issue. The anemometer atop the TIV measured 180 mph winds before being ripped off. It's safe to say winds probably got higher afterwards.

    • @laurenfleming-szydlowski7794
      @laurenfleming-szydlowski7794 Před 6 lety

      ⚡️mabye because In into the storm it got sucked up by the tornado and it was an EF 5 so idk⚡️

  • @josemiranda3199
    @josemiranda3199 Před 4 lety

    What are the spikes for LoL

  • @arvi4921
    @arvi4921 Před 8 měsíci

    what if you fps drive? with tiv 2

  • @1989gutierrez12
    @1989gutierrez12 Před 10 lety +1

    Gotta get one of those. Why dont you start a line of sever weather cars

    • @Dan-lf6bo
      @Dan-lf6bo Před 8 lety

      Probably because the TIV cost about $81,000+ to build.

  • @SupermanJH68
    @SupermanJH68 Před 5 lety +2

    Would a medium sized farm tractor flying in a tornado damage that vehicle to the point it would become unsafe inside the tornado?

    • @vaeppur
      @vaeppur Před rokem +2

      they dont necessarily plan to take it inside the tornado around debris cause clearly if another vehicle landed on it there'd be damage. that being said it's basically a tank so im sure a few hits of large debris doesnt do much to it

  • @DarthSailorMoo
    @DarthSailorMoo Před 2 lety

    I'd love to work in one.

  • @JeremyL249
    @JeremyL249 Před 12 lety

    Well at least they dont have to worry with that Cummins 5.9, that thing will last forever!

  • @chrisboylan_83
    @chrisboylan_83 Před 11 lety

    Now I want to watch Twister.

  • @iwanttowinthelottery
    @iwanttowinthelottery Před 11 lety

    Tractor trailors aren't very aerodynamic and the air can go all the way around them. This TIV drops it's sides and anchors itself into the ground (even asphalt maybe?). I imagine it would start getting dangerous once the ground around the TIV is sheared away and the wind can get up undernearth somehow.

  • @freakyj3175
    @freakyj3175 Před 5 lety

    I need this for Florence

  • @anthonys5170
    @anthonys5170 Před 4 lety

    Its huge for its size it's kinda rare

  • @anthonys5170
    @anthonys5170 Před 4 lety

    How much was the metal?

  • @superslippers1
    @superslippers1 Před 11 lety

    Couldn't agree more Johnny brown

  • @reinerwilhelms-tricarico344

    How do you get an inspection sticker for this, and what does your local registry of mofos say if you want a license?

    • @TheCrustyFry
      @TheCrustyFry Před rokem

      I bet the registration says “Tornado intercept vehicle” 😂 if I were the guy doing the inspection I’d give it a sticker the things dam cool as hell

  • @branjo7823
    @branjo7823 Před 8 lety +72

    you were the first. Reed just copied you.

    • @Oh-bt5wp
      @Oh-bt5wp Před 8 lety +2

      Reid is the best

    • @branjo7823
      @branjo7823 Před 8 lety +16

      +Yaiboipat 1234 that's a lie. All you hear with Reid is yelling and distortion. Plus their car looks like a little red shoe.

    • @Oh-bt5wp
      @Oh-bt5wp Před 8 lety +2

      +BRANJO so what if TIV looks cooler and team twistex copied team TIV

    • @branjo7823
      @branjo7823 Před 8 lety +4

      +Yaiboipat 1234 team TIV is best. Enough said. Conversation over.

    • @benjaminlu793
      @benjaminlu793 Před 8 lety +10

      lol red shoe

  • @ApplianceOperator
    @ApplianceOperator Před 11 lety

    Sweeeeeeeet!

  • @prawnstar9213
    @prawnstar9213 Před měsícem

    After some fallout.. you’re gonna see gangs with something like this in their arsenal! This car has yet to be in a tornado tho

  • @dapencilshinobi
    @dapencilshinobi Před 4 lety

    It is true the Cummings diesel is no joke

  • @philiplindauer7673
    @philiplindauer7673 Před 2 lety

    This could make a good military vehicle for transporting multiple troops quickly and it could be armed with a 3 or 6 barrel gau 19 50 cal gatling

  • @trey_rdee
    @trey_rdee Před 6 lety

    Go sean

  • @Sexysev
    @Sexysev Před 11 lety +1

    Geeee I wonder if this was sponsored by Dodge and Cummins!

  • @CEOofSleep
    @CEOofSleep Před 5 lety

    Nicee

  • @anthonys5170
    @anthonys5170 Před 4 lety

    Looks to be Easier to roll on new siding

  • @clashofbest5783
    @clashofbest5783 Před 9 lety

    You're right Bob

  • @tapwing9548
    @tapwing9548 Před 6 lety

    See you in texas april 26 2017

  • @RAYTHEONGAMING
    @RAYTHEONGAMING Před 4 lety

    It's a unit of a vehicle the only thing saving it is the hydraulic spike system and in my opinion it should dig deeper.
    If it couldn't anchor it would be just another death trap getting lobbed into the air and everyone inside would be dead.

  • @pedrusi
    @pedrusi Před 12 lety

    in mexico we need this cars!!

  • @Wayzor_
    @Wayzor_ Před 5 lety +2

    Is there a TIV3 in the works? lol

  • @informationoverload2487

    Why not build it off of an 18 wheeler chassis instead of a truck or SUV. That's probably why most episodes of storm chasers show the TIV in it's natural habitat stuck in a ditch because the engine died. Bigger chassis thicker armor and more space for radar equipment. You can add an engine and more armor in the back.

  • @Khorzho
    @Khorzho Před 11 lety

    The video and chasing part is the dramatic part you're lambasting. There is also a scientific part to what the "real" chasers do in collecting valuable data about what happens on the ground during a tornado. The more scientific data that can be gathered about tornados, from formation to it's dispersal WILL save lives as we improve forecast models. Besides most chasers will give aid and support if an emergency situation is in front of them. Many storms filmed are in open plains.

  • @jackiejones4367
    @jackiejones4367 Před 8 lety

    The tianran reborn!!

  • @ImDougDimmadome
    @ImDougDimmadome Před 5 lety

    Incredible zombie apocalypse vehicle

  • @killerkrocs3027
    @killerkrocs3027 Před 7 lety +3

    How do u feel when into the storm completely ripped you off Sean?

  • @hurt1704
    @hurt1704 Před 4 lety

    So will this withstand flying cars, semi’s, houses flying into you? Just curious lol

    • @InsertNameHere-ic6fx
      @InsertNameHere-ic6fx Před 3 lety

      I would say so

    • @_skribl
      @_skribl Před 2 lety

      Usually early debris is smaller and tears up larger debris, so the TIV 2 will be able to survive the smaller debris

  • @acecapdoom
    @acecapdoom Před 11 lety

    It's in the title...

  • @sgtpepperaut
    @sgtpepperaut Před 11 lety

    Subtle Sean, Subtle.

  • @jaysartori9032
    @jaysartori9032 Před 2 lety

    I miss the Tiv

  • @HueJazzz
    @HueJazzz Před 11 lety +1

    mannn that tornado aint got nothing on muh SWAG!! :D

  • @antikapusomovement
    @antikapusomovement Před 4 měsíci

    It good for zombie apocalypse too

  • @JordanW1995
    @JordanW1995 Před 11 lety

    now that is a zombie wagon

  • @BestYakisova
    @BestYakisova Před 4 lety

    it looks like a stealth destroyer

  • @hcoutdoors6271
    @hcoutdoors6271 Před 6 lety

    That dodge the doghouse is rusted to hell underneath

  • @lazarorodriguez6348
    @lazarorodriguez6348 Před 11 lety

    cani borrow it to my prom?

  • @cflo1386
    @cflo1386 Před 6 lety +1

    Is Sean still chasing?

    • @fioweb123
      @fioweb123 Před 6 lety +1

      JL I hope so!! I saw him a few years on the road still chasing. He seemed into it still for sure. So much has happened over the years.

    • @fioweb123
      @fioweb123 Před 6 lety

      JL I saw him in 2015

  • @lewisdain6197
    @lewisdain6197 Před 3 lety

    nobody gonna mention the fact that a tornado will pick yall up and toss you into the next zip code?